Ten years after promising to drag ship valuations into the 21st century, VesselsValue founder and chief executive Richard Rivlin can look back with satisfaction at the progress made.

The London-headquartered organisation has grown its team from 10 people to 170 in seven offices worldwide, while revenue grew 25% in its latest financial year.

But what principles have guided Rivlin and what gives him pride after building up the algorithm-driven business?

VesselsValue got underway in May 2011 with Rivlin, chief executive of shipbroker Seasure Shipping, at the helm.